On the eve of the return leg of the Europa League play-off round against FC Lugano in Geneva, Alexander Blessin selected all available players. Amoura remained in Belgium awaiting work permit, which could be delivered this week.

The 21-year-old Belgian goalkeeper reinforces Sven Van der Jeugt's group of goalkeepers. He is under contract for one season with an option for another season.

The first match of this UEFA Europa League play-off double-header is won 2-0 by our Unionists!

The Unionists will play against Royal Antwerp at the Joseph Marien Stadium on Sunday 3 September at 4pm. More information below.

Coach Alexander Blessin and his staff announced their first European selection for the first Europa League barrage match against FC Lugano at the Anderlecht stadium. Mohamed Amoura is not eligible to play for the time being.

The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a 2-season contract until 2025 with the first team.

For the first leg of the Europa League play-off round, we are deploying shuttle buses to the Anderlecht Stadium, as we did last year. We advise our supporters to use public transport. More information below.

The club will have 1300 tickets available in the away end at the Stade de Genève for the return leg of the Europa League play-off round against FC Lugano (31/08 - 20.30). Tickets are only available at the Club House and cost €21 for adults. Fans under the age of 18 pay €10.50. The bus trip costs €100 and leaves Forest for Geneva on Wednesday evening, the return trip is scheduled immediately after the game.

The Unionists are playing a friendly this Friday 25 August at 19.30 against Lyra Lierse in Nijlen. You will find below the practical information to attend the match.

Union suffered its first defeat of the season against KV Mechelen.